Between snow, sleet, and ice, Massachusetts is notorious for its treacherous winter weather. While snowmen and sledding can often take focus in the face of flurries, these storms also produce a prevalent threat to drivers. Twenty-four percent of annual car crashes occur on pavement coated in slush or...

As trees lose the last of their leaves and snow gathers on the ground, it becomes more and more appealing to stay inside and curl up with a warm winter beverage. If you're in need of a local spot to do just that, The Java Room is exactly what you're looking for. The Java Room is a cluttered yet cozy...

Throughout the winter I've been craving a nice warm cup of hot chocolate and searching for a place to drink it with my friends. Although Brew'd was not the best place for a cup of hot chocolate, it was definitely a great place I could hang out with friends whenever I'm in Lowell. The café's hours are...

When the temperature starts to drop below the thirties, we can't go outside like we normally would, but we also can't just stay inside for three months out of the year. Places like cafes are easy ways to seek sanctuary from the cold weather, as well as being fun to hang out at, grab a snack, and stay...

The nights are colder and the days are much shorter. With the winter season upon us, holidays are also quickly approaching. Although we have a bit of time left before break, the winter gloom can only be fixed with one thing; the right playlist. These are the top 7 songs to add to your winter playlists...

WA Girls’ Basketball lost to Billerica 49-27 at home on Friday, Dec. 22. With the loss, WA fell to 0-3 on the season. Right off the opening tip off, Billerica got off to an early start as they converted on their first three possessions of the game, jumping out to a 7-0 lead and forcing Head Coach...

As winter break approaches, the Ghostwriter wishes everyone a happy holidays and a happy new year! Try out our last crossword of 2023!

WA Girls’ Varsity Basketball suffered a loss against Wachusett on Tuesday, December 19. The game ended with a score of 62-18, making their record 0-2.   Wachusett came out firing right off the bat as they very quickly got in the lead, scoring 8 points in the beginning of the first quarter. Not...

WA Boys’ Hockey defeated Chelmsford 3-1 in their second game of the 2023-2024 season at home on Wednesday, Dec. 13, advancing to a record of 2-0. WA’s starting lineup consisted of two seniors, Tyler Frazee and Thomas Rose, along with four juniors, Jack Donovan, Nicholas Burns, Ryan Nelken, and...

After an undefeated season for the girls’ and a near undefeated season from the boys' indoor track team, this year's team is ready to repeat last year's performance and take on the upcoming season. Led by Coaches Ashley Smith, Philip Archambault and Scott Hafferkamp, the boys and girls senior captains...

After an up and down season last year that ended in heartbreaking fashion, Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball is more motivated than ever to hang up a victory banner at the end of this season.  A hot start in the DCL last year had WA in a great position to make a state tournament push as long as...

When one thinks of crew they would usually think about racing a boat against others using human power, outside, on the water. But during the winter, the water freezes over, and the team is forced to do their few meets differently. It is less of a commitment during the winter season, as there are...